Driving Differences: Azerbaijan vs. Mozambique
Azerbaijan and Mozambique offer distinct road experiences for travelers. Key differences include driving sides—right in Azerbaijan versus left in Mozambique—along with varied speed limits and traffic regulations. Understanding these contrasts is essential for ensuring a secure and enjoyable journey in either nation. Explore the nuances to drive with confidence abroad!
Lanes
| Azerbaijan | Mozambique | |
|---|---|---|
| Driving Side | Right | Left |
| Markings: Solid Yellow Line | Marks the center on undivided roads. | Centers the road for no-passing zones. |
| Overtaking: On Right | In some cases, such as if the vehicle ahead is turning left. | Not allowed. |
| Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles | Use rightmost lane. | Use leftmost lane. |
| Bus Lanes: Presence | Yes | No |
| Bus Lanes: Usage | Reserved primarily for buses and sometimes other public transport vehicles. | N/A |
| Bus Lanes: Markings | Labeled 'BUS'; often marked by road signs. | N/A |
| Cycle Lanes: Presence | Limited | No |
| Cycle Lanes: Usage | Mainly in major cities and occasionally shared with bus lanes. | N/A |
| Cycle Lanes: Markings | N/A | N/A |
| High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence | Limited | No |
| High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements | Often designated for buses and public transport. | N/A |
| Variable Speed Limits: Presence | Yes | No |
| Variable Speed Limits: Indications | Electronic signs display current limits. | N/A |
Driving Side
azerbaijan:
Right
mozambique:
Left
Markings: Solid Yellow Line
azerbaijan:
Marks the center on undivided roads.
mozambique:
Centers the road for no-passing zones.
Overtaking: On Right
azerbaijan:
In some cases, such as if the vehicle ahead is turning left.
mozambique:
Not allowed.
Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles
azerbaijan:
Use rightmost lane.
mozambique:
Use leftmost lane.
Bus Lanes: Presence
azerbaijan:
Yes
mozambique:
No
Bus Lanes: Usage
azerbaijan:
Reserved primarily for buses and sometimes other public transport vehicles.
mozambique:
N/A
Bus Lanes: Markings
azerbaijan:
Labeled 'BUS'; often marked by road signs.
mozambique:
N/A
Cycle Lanes: Presence
azerbaijan:
Limited
mozambique:
No
Cycle Lanes: Usage
azerbaijan:
Mainly in major cities and occasionally shared with bus lanes.
mozambique:
N/A
Cycle Lanes: Markings
azerbaijan:
N/A
mozambique:
N/A
High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence
azerbaijan:
Limited
mozambique:
No
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements
azerbaijan:
Often designated for buses and public transport.
mozambique:
N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Presence
azerbaijan:
Yes
mozambique:
No
Variable Speed Limits: Indications
azerbaijan:
Electronic signs display current limits.
mozambique:
N/A
Speeds Limits
| Azerbaijan | Mozambique | |
|---|---|---|
| Urban Areas: Standard | 40-60 km/h | 60 km/h |
| Urban Areas: Residential Zones | 20 km/h | 40 km/h |
| Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles | 90 km/h | 80 km/h |
| Rural Areas: Buses And Vans | 90 km/h | 80 km/h |
| Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers | 90 km/h | 80 km/h |
| Highways: Cars And Motorcycles | 110 km/h | 120 km/h |
| Highways: Buses And Vans | 110 km/h | 100 km/h |
| Highways: Trucks And Trailers | 110 km/h | 100 km/h |
| Variable Speed Limits: Presence | Yes | No |
| Variable Speed Limits: Indications | Electronic signs display current limits | N/A |
| Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines | Common practice; fines can also be mailed. | Yes |
Urban Areas: Standard
azerbaijan:
40-60 km/h
mozambique:
60 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones
azerbaijan:
20 km/h
mozambique:
40 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles
azerbaijan:
90 km/h
mozambique:
80 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans
azerbaijan:
90 km/h
mozambique:
80 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers
azerbaijan:
90 km/h
mozambique:
80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles
azerbaijan:
110 km/h
mozambique:
120 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans
azerbaijan:
110 km/h
mozambique:
100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers
azerbaijan:
110 km/h
mozambique:
100 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Presence
azerbaijan:
Yes
mozambique:
No
Variable Speed Limits: Indications
azerbaijan:
Electronic signs display current limits
mozambique:
N/A
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines
azerbaijan:
Common practice; fines can also be mailed.
mozambique:
Yes
Signals
| Azerbaijan | Mozambique | |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together | Not used in Azerbaijan | Not used in Mozambique |
| Traffic Signs: Language | Azerbaijani; symbols are standard | Portuguese; symbols are standard |
| Traffic Signs: Warning | Triangle-shaped with red border | Triangle-shaped with red borders |
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together
azerbaijan:
Not used in Azerbaijan
mozambique:
Not used in Mozambique
Traffic Signs: Language
azerbaijan:
Azerbaijani; symbols are standard
mozambique:
Portuguese; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning
azerbaijan:
Triangle-shaped with red border
mozambique:
Triangle-shaped with red borders
Turns
| Azerbaijan | Mozambique | |
|---|---|---|
| Right Turn On Red | Generally not allowed, unless a green arrow is shown | Not allowed unless signed otherwise. |
| U- Turns Allowed | Varies by locality; check for signs | Allowed where not prohibited by signs |
Right Turn On Red
azerbaijan:
Generally not allowed, unless a green arrow is shown
mozambique:
Not allowed unless signed otherwise.
U- Turns Allowed
azerbaijan:
Varies by locality; check for signs
mozambique:
Allowed where not prohibited by signs
Documentation
| Azerbaijan | Mozambique | |
|---|---|---|
| Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A | Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended | International Driving Permit recommended |
| Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U | Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended | International Driving Permit recommended |
| Vehicle Inspection: Requirement | Annual technical inspection required | Annually |
| Vehicle Inspection: Sticker | Provided upon successful inspection | Displayed on windshield |
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A
azerbaijan:
Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended
mozambique:
International Driving Permit recommended
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U
azerbaijan:
Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended
mozambique:
International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement
azerbaijan:
Annual technical inspection required
mozambique:
Annually
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker
azerbaijan:
Provided upon successful inspection
mozambique:
Displayed on windshield
Road Etiquette
| Azerbaijan | Mozambique | |
|---|---|---|
| Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm | Moderate use compared to some countries | Less frequent use compared to some countries |
| Emergency Vehicles: Protocol | Pull over to the right and stop if necessary | Pull over to the left and stop if necessary |
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm
azerbaijan:
Moderate use compared to some countries
mozambique:
Less frequent use compared to some countries
Emergency Vehicles: Protocol
azerbaijan:
Pull over to the right and stop if necessary
mozambique:
Pull over to the left and stop if necessary
Alcohol
| Azerbaijan | Mozambique | |
|---|---|---|
| Limits: General Drivers | 0.03% | 0.06% |
| Limits: Professional Drivers | 0.00% | 0.02% |
| Limits: Underage Drivers | 0.00%; zero tolerance | 0.00% to 0.02%; zero tolerance |
| Enforcement: Random Checks | Occasional; fines and penalties apply | Common, especially in urban areas |
| Enforcement: Fines | Can be substantial | Varies; can be substantial |
Limits: General Drivers
azerbaijan:
0.03%
mozambique:
0.06%
Limits: Professional Drivers
azerbaijan:
0.00%
mozambique:
0.02%
Limits: Underage Drivers
azerbaijan:
0.00%; zero tolerance
mozambique:
0.00% to 0.02%; zero tolerance
Enforcement: Random Checks
azerbaijan:
Occasional; fines and penalties apply
mozambique:
Common, especially in urban areas
Enforcement: Fines
azerbaijan:
Can be substantial
mozambique:
Varies; can be substantial
Emergency Services
| Azerbaijan | Mozambique | |
|---|---|---|
| Contact: General Emergency | 112 | 119 |
| Contact: Traffic Police | 102 | 121 |
| Contact: Roadside Assistance | Call your insurance provider or local service | Check with your insurance provider or local services |
Contact: General Emergency
azerbaijan:
112
mozambique:
119
Contact: Traffic Police
azerbaijan:
102
mozambique:
121
Contact: Roadside Assistance
azerbaijan:
Call your insurance provider or local service
mozambique:
Check with your insurance provider or local services
Penalties And Fines
| Azerbaijan | Mozambique | |
|---|---|---|
| Common Fines: Speeding | Varies; can be significant depending on excess speed | Varies; fines can be significant |
| Common Fines: Seat Belts | Significant fines | Fines apply |
| Common Fines: Phone Use | Significant fines, possible license points | Fines apply |
| Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation | Significant fines, points on license | Fines apply, points on license |
| Payment: On The Spot | Possible; and fines can also be paid online or by mail | Common; fines often paid on the spot |
| Payment: Deadline | Varies; typically 30 days to pay | Varies; typically required immediately or within a short period, |
Common Fines: Speeding
azerbaijan:
Varies; can be significant depending on excess speed
mozambique:
Varies; fines can be significant
Common Fines: Seat Belts
azerbaijan:
Significant fines
mozambique:
Fines apply
Common Fines: Phone Use
azerbaijan:
Significant fines, possible license points
mozambique:
Fines apply
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation
azerbaijan:
Significant fines, points on license
mozambique:
Fines apply, points on license
Payment: On The Spot
azerbaijan:
Possible; and fines can also be paid online or by mail
mozambique:
Common; fines often paid on the spot
Payment: Deadline
azerbaijan:
Varies; typically 30 days to pay
mozambique:
Varies; typically required immediately or within a short period,